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Genetic testing may help identify inherited blood disorder carrier status earlier
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that genetic testing can help identify people who carry inherited blood disorder traits, including individuals who may not otherwise know their carrier status.
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Mayo Clinic researchers have found that genetic testing can help identify people who carry inherited blood disorder traits, including individuals who may not otherwise know their carrier status. Earlier identification can create opportunities for genetic counseling, informed family planning and appropriate clinical follow-up. Using genetic data from nearly 50,000 participants, Mayo Clinic researchers identified carrier traits for sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia at clinically significant levels.
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